Chengdu, China – History was made last week at the brand-new Panda Wakepark cable, purpose-built for The World Games. Selected based on their world rankings and victories in major competitions, the planet’s top wakeboarders gathered for a long-awaited showdown — and it was Germany’s Julia Rick who stole the spotlight on the Open women division .

The Return of Cable Wakeboarding to The World Games

It had been twenty years since cable wakeboarding last featured at The World Games, with its only appearance in Duisburg, Germany, back in 2005. Known as a multi-sport event for disciplines outside the Olympic and Paralympic programs, The World Games first took place in 1981 in the United States, offering athletes from non-Olympic sports a global stage.

In 2005, four waterski and wakeboard disciplines were on the schedule: Barefoot, Boat Wakeboard, Cable Wakeboard, and Overall Waterski. Back then, Denise De Haan (NED) claimed gold in the women’s cable event, with Kirsten-Brigitte Leifel (GER) and Pauline Dyrschka (GER) rounding out the podium.

Julia Rick Reclaims Her Throne

Fast forward to 2025, and the sport has evolved into a high-powered spectacle, with athletes pushing the limits of what’s possible on a cable. In the women’s division, all eyes were on Julia Rick — the multiple-time world champion and global icon of women’s wakeboarding.

After narrowly missing gold at the World Championships in Paris last September, Rick came to Chengdu with one mission: to win. She delivered under pressure, combining flawless execution with her trademark technical mastery to secure the top step of the podium.

“I’ve been dreaming about this moment since Paris,” said Rick after her victory. “To win gold here, at The World Games, with the world watching, is just incredible.”

Italian rising star Vanessa Titarelli claimed silver, proving once again she’s a serious contender for the sport’s future. Bronze went to the Netherlands’ Sanne Meijer, the reigning Cable World Champion, who also competed in the boat wakeboard event earlier in the week.

Women’s Podium

1. Julia Rick – GER
2. Vanessa Titarelli – ITA
3. Sanne Meijer – NED

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Art: Mercedes-Benz & Sanne Meijer

When Mercedes Benz meets Sanne Meijer the world wakebaord champion for an insane ads shooting about their new ECQ 4X42 the first Electric off road vehicle who can tow a Wakeboarder il all conditions and all terrains

The legendary Swabian spirit of invention has taken hold of our Mercedes-Benz engineers. And these prove that in terms of development, the difficulties encountered do not represent insurmountable obstacles. Result of this determination: the Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4². This video shows how she got through the ultimate all-terrain traction test of wakeboard world champion Sanne Meijer.

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More About Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz AG is responsible for the global business of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans with over 173,000 employeesworldwide. Ola Källenius is Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans and services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be leading in the fields of connectivity, automated driving and alternative drives with its forward-looking innovations. The product portfolio comprises the Mercedes-Benz brand with the sub-brands Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes me – as well as the smart brand, and the EQ product and technology brand for electric mobility.

Mercedes-Benz AG is one of the largest manufacturers of premium passenger cars. In 2019 it sold nearly 2.4 million cars and more than 438,000 vans. In its two business divisions, Mercedes-Benz AG is continually expanding its worldwide production network with over 40 production sites on four continents, while aligning itself to meet the requirements of electric mobility. At the same time, the company is developing its global battery production network on three continents. Sustainable actions play a decisive role in both business divisions

To the company, sustainability means creating value for all stakeholders on a lasting basis: customers, employees, investors, business partners and the society as a whole. The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of Daimler in which the company takes responsibility for the economic, ecological and social effects of its business activities and looks at the entire value chain.

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Italian Winner

Showing grace and poise, Piffaretti posted the day’s highest score of 86.22, netting 28.53 for execution, 29.06 for intensity and 28.64 for composition from the judging panel. Piffaretti — the reigning European men’s wakeboard champion and 2015 world champion — had an amazing start and went on to beat Cory Teunissen of Australia, who took silver with just 2 points behind Piffaret, while 21-year-old Guenther Oka of the US bagged the bronze with 82.67 points.

“I never really thought about gold medal until the result came out. I feel amazing right now. I’m over the moon and I’m stoked to be able to come here in Qatar and perform the run that I had planned since day one,” Piffaretti told Gulf Times after receiving the gold medal.
“I take advice from every single person that I really like. That’s the kind of person I’m. I do believe that I can always learn from other athletes as well,” Piffaretti added. Speaking after winning the silver medal, Cory Teunissen said, “I had a few wobbles, had a crash on a trick that I never really crash on, so definitely a few unexpected events went down but I ended up with the silver medal so can’t be super bummed with that.”

Meijer Magic

In the women’s final, two-time European champion Sanne Meijer outclassed the field, finishing with a whopping 83.88-points, netting 27.75 for execution, 28.17 for intensity and 27.86 for composition. Alice Virag of Italy placed second with 66.45 points while Jamie Lopina of the US had 64.11 points to claim bronze. “I can’t describe how excited I’m. Looking at yesterday I was kind of disappointed in my riding but now I’m incredibly happy,” Meijer told Gulf Times. Banking on the experience from Doha, Meijer hopes to take her winning form through to the World Championships next week in Cancun, Mexico.

“It’s pretty hectic but I’m excited now. I hope to win but it’s going to be hard, really hard. It’s a different federation to this so it will also be different scoring. It’s only the second time I will compete in these kind of Worlds so it will be kind of like a tryout, but I’ll try my best (in Mexico),” Meijer said. Speaking about Meijer’s performance, coach Peter Van Getel said, “As a coach, I’m proud that Meijer won the gold. Three weeks ago we had a very fruitful training in Portugal and that was the last training Meijer had before this contest. Last week was a complete rest for her. “The competition is so well-organised; people in Qatar are so friendly. We just love being here in this beautiful country.” Getel said.

About the IWWF

  The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is the world governing body for towed water sports and has 90+ affiliated Federations worldwide. It was founded in 1946 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole authority for towed watersports. The IWWF is an affiliate member of the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federation (ARISF) and the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). The IWWF’s sports disciplines include, amongst others, Waterskiing (slalom, tricks & jump), Wakeboard, Cable Wakeboard, Cable Waterskiing, Disabled Waterskiing, Show Skiing, Ski Racing, Barefoot Waterskiing & Wakesurfing.

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico (October 19, 2019) – A field of amateur and pro riders from around the world took to the turquoise waters of the Mayan Water Complex for day one of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy. The cable was spinning and the sun was shining as weeks of preparation gave way to the competitive spirit of the world’s best athletes all coming together for the largest global event wake has ever seen. Today’s quarterfinal and semifinal rounds set the bar high, with the world-class Super Air Nautique G23 providing perfect wakes for the world’s best amateur wakeboard athletes.

“I am ecstatic that the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships has commenced!” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “The best of the best in wake have made their way to Mexico and are ready to throw down behind the G23 and at the park. We’re looking forward to an incredible weekend of riding from the world’s greatest wakeboarders!”

Day One

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The Pro Wakeskate Division got things going on the cable in the morning’s semifinal round with Daniel Grant (THA) taking the heat win displaying an inventive run for a final score of 80.00 ahead of Maurizio Marassi (ITA) in second and advancing to the finals with 70.00. In semifinal heat two Victor Salmon (BEL) took the win with a front board B/S shuv it out for a winning score of 90.00, followed by Nautique athlete Noah Flegel (USA) in second with 70.00.

The Jr. Women’s Wakeboard division saw the girls put on their best performances of the season in the tropical oasis that is the Mayan Water Complex. Hollie Waldrop (USA) utilized the entire wake of the Super Air Nautique G23 in the semifinal round with multiple wrapped tricks and inverts for a first place score of 73.33. Elle Christensen (USA) scored 69.33 in second putting down a blazing run, ahead of Haylee Bowman (AUS) in third with 64.33 and advancing to the finals. The Masters Women’s division saw Jenny Linn (USA) take the win in the semifinal round throwing a wake to wake indy for a final score of 60.00, ahead of Fernanda Asiain (MEX) in second with 46.67 and Kimberly Wysocki (USA) in third with 36.67.

The Pro Men’s Traditional saw the athletes put down some inventive runs to utilize everything the Mayan Water Complex cable has to offer. Loic Deschaux (FRA) dominated the Pro Men’s Traditional semifinal heat one showing total composition on all of the features and sealing the deal with a S mobe 540 for a score of 96.00, followed by Liam Brearley (CDN) with a 90.50. Riccardo De Tollis (ITA) took the win in heat two with his rail riding setting him a part from the other contenders for a score of 91.10, followed by James Windsor (AUS) with a score of 87.30. Dominik Guehrs (GER) came out of heat three with the top spot throwing a massive tail grab KGB for a winning score of 91.60, ahead of Joe Battleday (GBR) also advancing to the finals with an 88.80 score.

Cameron Spalding (CDN) laid down an indy tantrum to blind behind the Super Air Nautique G23 in the Boys division, earning a score of 75.00 in semifinal heat one. Noah Bollard (AUS) finished second with 71.67 and advancing to Friday’s final round. The talented Alex Albin (USA) threw a stylish H/S F/S 720 taking the win in heat two with 84.67, followed by Xavier Olea Vorhauer (USA) in second with 36.67.

The Pro Women Traditional opened up with their progressive level of riding showcasing just how far they have been pushing the sport this season. In semifinal heat one, Lisa Baloo (RUS) rode away in first throwing a stylish indy tantrum to blind finishing with a 96.50 score, ahead of Sanne Meijer (NED) in second with an 86.80. Julia Rick (GER) walked away with a flawless 100.00 point score in heat two, walking away with the heat in throwing her signature big air tricks and impressive rail hits. Angelika Schriber (AUS) followed up in second and advancing to the finals with an 87.90 score.

In the Jr. Men’s Traditional semifinal heat one, Hugo Randow (SWE) took the top spot with a KGB 540 for a final score of 100.00. Carl Killholm (SWE) threw down to finish in the second with 90.00 and advancing to the finals. Hunter Smith (CDN) came away with the win in heat two with a T/S B/S 540 with an indy grab, followed by Jesse Jarrett (CDN) in second with 86.10.

The Boys Beginner division closed out the day charging behind the industry-leading Super Air Nautique G23. Brayden Williams (USA) took win in the semifinal round throwing multiple 180s and stylish grabs for a score of 67.00. Williams was followed by Gavin Doody (USA) in second with 61.00, Ashton Davis (USA) in third with 57.76, and Caden Owens (USA) in fourth and advancing to the finals with 43.33.

For a full list of results from day one of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy

–Full results day 1 Cable

-Full results day 1 Boat

-Full results day 2 cable

-Full Results Day 2 boat

About the WWA

It is the leading source for riders, events and competitive standards and the undisputed sanctioning and governing body for the sport. For 28 years the WWA has been the world’s premier provider of amateur and professional wakeboard events, sanctioning and rules; “developed by riders, for riders”. Since its inception in 1989, the WWA has empowered the sport of wakeboarding to progress and evolve naturally by providing various amateur and professional sanctioning programs, protecting its riders through extensive amateur and professional membership levels and allowing freedom and opportunities for organizers to grow the sport.

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Parmi les dix-neuf sports qui ont fait des présentations au COJO, ceux qui sont maintenant sur la liste restreinte comprennent les sports qui feront partie des Jeux de Tokyo en 2020. Il s’agit notamment du surf, du skateboard et de l’escalade sportive. Le COJO a également ajouté le Break Dance à la liste.

Le comité de sélection du CIO ne prendra une décision finale sur les sports qui se qualifieront pour les Jeux Olympiques de Paris de 2024 qu’en décembre 2020.

Donc rien n’est encore perdu pour le wakeboard câble qui peut encore faire ses preuves pour les Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024 !

“Notre plan principal, qui consiste à proposer le wakeboard câble aux participants de tous âges et de toutes capacités sportives en milieu urbain, est toujours en bonne voie”, a déclaré Patrice Martin, président de la Fédération française de ski nautique et de wakeboard (FFSNW). Indépendamment de notre statut aux Jeux Olympiques à l’heure actuelle, nous poursuivons nos plans de construction d’un nouveau parc de wakeboard par câble à Paris et nous prévoyons qu’il sera opérationnel d’ici 2020. Ce nouveau site accueillera à l’avenir des pratiquants de loisir et quelques grandes compétitions. “

Sanne Meijer, championne du monde de wakeboard par câble de l’IWWF 2014 aux Pays-Bas, a été déçue d’apprendre que son sport n’a pas été immédiatement proposé pour les Jeux olympiques d’été de 2024, mais qu’il a été proposé de l’inclure.  ” Il faut beaucoup de travail pour atteindre n’importe quel objectif dans la vie, alors nous allons continuer à rendre ce sport plus grand, meilleur et plus accessible à tous et un jour, nous espérons faire partie des Jeux olympiques.”

Le wakeboard câble fera partie des Jeux de l’Asie du Sud-Est en novembre aux Philippines et des Asian Beach Games en Chine en décembre prochain.

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Of the nineteen sports that made presentations to OCOG, those who have now made the short list include sports that will be part of the Tokyo Games in 2020. These include surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. Break Dancing was also added to the list by OCOG.

A final decision on which sports will actually make it into the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will only be made by the IOC selection committee in December 2020.

So nothing is lost yet for the cable wakeboard which can still prove its worth for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 !

“Our master plan to bring cable wakeboarding to participants of all ages and athletic abilities in urban settings is still on track,” said Patrice Martin, President of the French Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (FFSNW).   Regardless of our status in the Olympics at this time we are still going ahead with plans to build a new cable wakeboard park in Paris and have it operational by 2020. This new venue will play host to recreational riders and some major competitions in the future. “

2014 IWWF World Cable Wakeboard Champion Sanne Meijer from the Netherlands was disappointed to hear that her sport was not immediately proposed for inclusion in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games but says.  “ It takes lots of hard work to achieve any goal in life so we will just continue to make this sport bigger, better and more accessible to all and someday we will hopefully be part of the Olympic Games.“

Cable wakeboarding will be part of the South East Asian Games this November in the Philippines and also the Asian Beach Games in China next December.

Cable Wakeboarding Stays On Track Following Bid To Be Part Of 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Cable Wakeboarding is considered a competitor in surfing, skateboarding, karate, rock climbing, baseball/softball, petanque, squash and billiards for additional sports for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

IWWF President Jose Antonio Perez Priego, an IWWF World Cable Wakeboard Champion Sanne Meijer and the President of the French Waterski and Wakeboard Federation, head of the IWWF Olympic Task-Force, and former many time World Waterski Champion Patrice Martin are intensifying efforts to place wakeboard cable at the top of the list !

“We believe cable wakeboarding is mature, ready, and uniquely qualified to be part of the Games”, said IWWF President Jose Antonio Perez Priego. “It could do for the Summer Olympics what snowboarding did for the Winter Olympics, “It’s inclusion would be a stepping stone for other IWWF disciplines into the Olympics. To succeed, all members of the IWWF and especially the cable wakeboard community must be fully invested in this special opportunity.“

Indeed, the Organising Committee for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (OCOG) and the IOC are seeking sports with the aim of hosting extraordinary Games. These sports should be youthful, visually exciting, highly appealing for TV audiences, gender equal, environmentally friendly and can provide legacy facilities for athletes of all abilities and ages.

The final decision on the sports to be selected for the Paris Olympic Games in December 2020.

The French Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation (FFSNW) has already begun the construction of a cable wakeboard park at a perfect location near Paris that will be operational by 2020. In cooperation with IWWF.

“We have built a strategic development program within the French Federation so we will have cable wakeboarding in Paris soon,” said Patrice Martin. “The sport is growing like crazy. There are now 1,000 cable wakeboard parks around the world and projections show by 2024 that figure will grow to 1,500.”

To support the Olympic Quest, IWWF has created a working group that, in addition to those mentioned above, includes Gregory Saint-Genies, the Director of the FFSNW and a former winter Olympian, Walter Ditsch, Chairman of the Board of the IWWF Cable Wakeboard, Paul Fong, Executive Director of the IWWF and George Athans, former World Water Ski Champion who will be responsible for documents and video productions.

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IWWF Continues Its Olympic Quest

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Plus de 50 compétiteurs, un cash price de 60 000 $ US, ce sera le premier arrêt de la série Coupe du Monde IWWF cette année.

On pourra notamment y retrouver Julia Rick, Sanne Meijer ou encore Ari Blanik…

Dans une station balnéaire en pleine développement, au Sud de la Jordanie dans le golfe d’Aqaba, le cable park est le tout premier du pays. Une structure Rixen de 442 m dans le paradisiaque Ayla B12 Beach Club. Un grand complex sportif, qui stimule le tourisme du pays et qui regroupe des lagunes, une marina, des installations sportives et de divertissement, des appartements avec vue sur la mer, le premier parcours de golf de 18 trous du pays et un parc aquatique gonflable Wibit, un lieu spectaculaire au bord de la Mer Rouge.

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48ème Coupe du Monde de Wakeboard IWWF

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More than 50 competitors, a cash price of 60 000 $ US, it will be the first stop of the IWWF World Cup series this year.

We can find Julia Rick, Sanne Meijer or Ari Blanik…

In a developing seaside resort in southern Jordania, in the Gulf of Aqaba, the cable park is the first in the country. A Rixen structure of 442 m in the paradise Ayla B12 Beach Club. A large sports complex, which stimulates tourism in the country and which includes lagoons, a marina, sports and entertainment facilities, apartments with sea views, the country’s first 18-hole golf course and a Wibit inflatable water park, a spectacular place on the Red Sea.

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48th IWWF Wakeboard World Cup

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Thai Wake Park, the place to be !

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“Our goal at TWP Lumlukka is to offer you an escape from the hectic city life with a nice laid back vibe. Customers are welcome to participate in the great sports of wakeboarding and wakeskating with their close ones.”

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